ZIP 17255 40.1492° N  77.8667° W

TV Channels in Shade Gap, PA

ZIP Code: 17255 • Coordinates: 40.1492°N, 77.8667°W

Channels available
9 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-51 dBm · WPSU-TV
Reliability
6 / 10
Signal varies 12 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Directional 351° N
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 0 dB
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Major Network Coverage

9 of 10 networks reach this ZIP

Signal values are sampled near the ZIP centroid. Reception at your specific address can vary, especially in hilly areas — check the coverage map for your block.

ABC
WATM-TV
Ch. 23-1 · 720p
-73 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 23-2
COZI TV Ch. 23-3
Merit TV Ch. 23-4
NBC
WGAL
Ch. 08-1 · 1080i
-72 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
HSN Ch. 08-7
ION Plus Ch. 08-5
Me-TV Ch. 08-2
Nosey Ch. 08-8
QVC Ch. 08-6
Story Television Ch. 08-4
CBS
WTAJ-TV
Ch. 10-1 · 1080i
-67 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Grit Ch. 10-4
Laff Ch. 10-3
ION Mystery Ch. 10-2
FOX
WATM-TV
Ch. 23-1 · 720p
-73 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 23-1
COZI TV Ch. 23-3
Merit TV Ch. 23-4
PBS
WPSU-TV
Ch. 03-1 · 1080i
-51 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 03-2
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 03-4
World Channel Ch. 03-3
CW
WHP-TV
Ch. 21-1 · 1080i
-75 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 21-1
MyN Ch. 21-2
Univision Ch. 15-1
Charge! Ch. 21-4
MyN
WHVL-LD
Ch. 29-1 · 720p
-69 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
BUZZR Ch. 29-2
ION
WHTM-TV
Ch. 27-1 · 720p
-80 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 27-1
Grit Ch. 27-3
Laff Ch. 27-4
Religious Ch. 49-1
Telemundo
Not Available
Univision
WHP-TV
Ch. 21-1 · 1080i
-75 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 21-1
CW Ch. 21-3
MyN Ch. 21-2
Charge! Ch. 21-4
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Coverage Map

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Signal strength · dBm
>-30 Excellent → Poor <-70
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Top 5 Strongest Signals

Stations ranked by received power at the ZIP centroid · map shows full variation
Rank Station Channel Networks Signal Quality Bearing
#1
WPSU-TV
CLEARFIELD, PA
 03-1 1080i
PBSCreatePBS Kids 24/7 +1
-51 dBm Good 357° N
#2
WPSU-TV
CLEARFIELD, PA
 03-1 1080i
PBSCreatePBS Kids 24/7 +1
-51 dBm Good 357° N
#3
WKBS-TV
ALTOONA, PA
 47-2 480i (w)
Court TVIONAudio +4
-63 dBm Good 314° NW
#4
WTAJ-TV
ALTOONA, PA
 10-1 1080i
CBSGritLaff +1
-67 dBm Fair 314° NW
#5
WHVL-LD
STATE COLLEGE, ETC., PA
 29-1 720p
MyNBUZZR
-69 dBm Fair 354° N
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
6 / 10

Signal varies 12 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Directional Antenna
Point 351° · N · Spread 37°

Towers clustered within 37°

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 0 dB
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About TV Reception in Shade Gap

Shade Gap, Pennsylvania (17255) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WPSU-TV at -51 dBm, rated as "Good" quality.

For best reception, we recommend using an outdoor antenna mounted as high as possible. Indoor antennas may work for "Excellent" and "Good" rated signals.

Signal Quality Guide

  • Excellent −50 dBm and stronger Indoor antenna should work
  • Good −65 to −50 dBm Indoor antenna in good conditions
  • Fair −75 to −65 dBm Outdoor antenna recommended
  • Poor −85 to −75 dBm High-gain outdoor antenna required
  • No Signal below −85 dBm Below ATSC threshold — reception unlikely